VATICAN — Pope Francis on Christmas Day delivered the traditional urbi et orbi address and blessing in Vatican City, inviting all individuals and nations to “silence the sound of arms and overcome divisions.” Delivering his Christmas Day message overlooking crowds of thousands of international pilgrims in...
The logo shows four stylized figures, representing all of humanity, coming from the four corners of the earth. They embrace each other to indicate the solidarity and fraternity which should unite all peoples. The figure at the front is holding onto the cross. It is not...
Pope Francis made a surprise announcement at the end of the Synod on Saturday. He said he won’t be making any modifications to the final document, as drafted by the Synod Assembly, but that he approves it as is. The news was greeted by applause...
VATICAN — As the death toll from tropical storm “Kristine” continues to rise, Pope Francis offered prayers for Filipinos affected by the destruction and flooding. His remarks at his Oct. 27 Angelus address at the Vatican came as Filipinos appealed for help and their bishops called...
Pope Francis has written a personal letter to the 21 men – bishops and priests from around the world – whom he will raise to the Cardinalate at a consistory set for December 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Noting...
ROME— Pope Francis on Saturday addressed the first World Children’s Day, a gathering with children from around the globe, where he spoke on the importance of building a future based on peace, hope, and dialogue. “In you, children, everything speaks of life and the future. The...
VATICAN — Church experts will meet in study groups to examine the question of women deacons and other key topics through June 2025 — well beyond the Oct. 27 conclusion of the final assembly of the Synod on Synodality, Pope Francis revealed in a new...
The World Meeting of Parish Priests for the Synod opened on Monday to discuss “how to be a synodal local Church in mission,” allowing priests from around the world to discuss questions raised during the ongoing synod and share their personal pastoral experiences. The four-day meeting,...
“You have awoken the Vatican!” With those joyful words, Pope Francis expressed his appreciation for the musical art shown by participants in the 3rd International Meeting of Choirs, during a Saturday audience in the Paul VI Hall. “Your music and song are truly an instrument of evangelization...
Pope Francis declared 2025 as a Jubilee Year with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope”. This marks an important celebration of repentance and mercy as well as a chance for the Youth to reconnect with the Lord. It has been 25 years since the last Jubilee. It...